Legal Adviser / Director

IIEP-UNESCO

Paris, France
Base: us$ 204,457 annually; bonus/equity: not spec...
On-site
15 years legal experience
Senior management leadership
Public international law expertise
The incumbent will provide organizational leadership and strategic guidance to the Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs under the authority of the Director-General

Job Summary

  • The incumbent will provide organizational leadership and strategic guidance to the Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs under the authority of the Director-General.
  • Responsibilities include advising the Secretariat on regulatory activities and representing the Director-General on committees relating to legal matters.
  • The position offers an approximate annual starting salary of US$ 204,457 along with benefits including 30 days annual leave and medical insurance.

Matching Summary

The incumbent will provide organizational leadership and strategic guidance to the Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs under the authority of the Director-General.

Salary

Base: US$ 204,457 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15 years legal experience
  • Senior management leadership
  • Public international law expertise
  • UN system knowledge
  • Strategic planning abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Diplomatic negotiation skills
  • Multicultural collaboration
  • Change management experience
  • Partnership development
  • Additional UN language proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in law with public international law specialization
  • At least 15 years of progressively responsible legal experience
  • Extensive senior management or executive experience
  • Excellent drafting skills in English or French
  • Ability to work in the second official language

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